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Barnardiston, Nr Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 7TG
From: Mrs S Duxbury MEd PGCE SENCo
Telephone: 01440 786316
Head of Pre-Prep
Email: s.duxbury@bhps-staff.co.uk
To all New Parents of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage
Introducing Tapestry – your child’s Learning Journal.
At Barnardiston Hall we use an on-line format called Tapestry to record your child’s Learning Journey with us and we invite you to share this with us and, if you wish, to add to it by recording your own observations.
What is Tapestry?
Tapestry is a secure online Learning Journey in which we record photos, observations and comments on your child in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage to help us build up a record of your child’s learning experience whilst they are with us. This system enables us to work with you to share information on your child’s play and learning both in and outside of the classroom.
How does Tapestry Work?
Tapestry provides each individual child with their own Learning Journal which is held online. Parents and carers are given their own log-in using their email address and a password which is originally set by us but can be changed by you to make it more secure. Parents can change their settings so that an email is automatically sent to them whenever an observation has been added by the School so you can have a look and add any comments of your own.
Can other relatives join Tapestry and see my child’s observations?
You can chose to share your log-in details with extended family if you wish so they can also see your child’s learning journey.
Where do I start?
Please complete the Permission Slip on Page 2 of this letter and return it to the School Office, the Nursery Supervisor or your child’s Class Teacher. You will then be emailed with the details of the account we have set up for you using the email address you have provided to us. If you do not receive this, please let the Nursery Supervisor or Class Teacher have your correct email address and this will be re-sent. You can then do the following:
On a computer.
Go to https://eylj.org/
On an iPhone / iPad.
Visit the iTunes store and download the Tapestry app from the Education section (search for Tapestry Mobile).
On an Android Phone or Tablet.
Search for Tapestry Learning Journal and download the app.
Log-in using your email address and the password that was given to you. We strongly recommend that you change your password on your first visit.
What is the PIN setting for?
When you access Tapestry through a mobile phone or tablet, please set a unique PIN when you log in for the first time. This will be required whenever you return to the application or after the screen has locked.
How do I change my settings on the computer?
At the top right of your screen, you will see your name. Selecting this will give you the option to ‘Edit Preferences’. Choose this option and you will be presented with a screen giving you the option to change your email address and password. You also have the option to receive an email whenever a new observation is added to your child’s Learning Journal – just tick or un-tick the relevant box if you would like to change this setting.
How do I change my settings on iPhone/iPad/Android?
To change your settings on the iPhone/iPad, click the ‘gear’ button on the top right-hand side of the application. This enables you to change your password and / or email address.
How can I view my child’s Learning Journals?
Once logged in, you will see the observations on your child on your home screen in a list – selecting any one of these will open up the observation for you to look at. You may add comments in the box at the bottom of the observation if you would like to – and we would love to receive such comments!
How do I know if my child’s Learning journal has been updated?
The system will automatically send you an email when an observation for your child has been added if you have selected this option
How do I add an entry to my child’s Learning Journal?
Select the ‘Add Observation’ option (or the + icon on your iPhone/iPad/Android) and add the relevant information in the boxes on the screen. Photos and videos may be uploaded by choosing the ‘add media’ option. When you have saved your observations, you may go back to the home screen at any time by choosing ‘home’.
Who can access my Child’s Learning journal?
The Early Years Department at Barnardiston Hall has access to all its children’s Learning Journals. The only other people who can see your child’s account will be yourselves and anyone with whom you share your log-in details with, such as Grandparents. If your child is featured in a group observation, their photo may appear in another child’s Learning Journal. If you do not want your child’s photo to be visible in anyone else’s account, then please let us know.
What next?
You will find attached to this letter a permission slip which should be completed and returned to the School Office via your child’s teacher. Once we have received this, we will set up your account and you will be notified, by email, of your user name and password.
We hope that you enjoy using Tapestry and we believe that it will add significantly to your understanding of what your child is doing whilst they are with us. However, as ever, our doors are always open and we would encourage you to pop in and speak to any of our teachers should you have any queries or concerns regarding your child’s progress.
If you do need any further guidance on how to use Tapestry, please do not hesitate to speak to the Class Teacher or Key Worker.
